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Tag: petrol

New grade of petrol to be introduced
BUSINESS

New grade of petrol to be introduced

Petroleum and Renewable Energy Minister Arjuna Ranatunga said his ministry was set to introduce a lower grade of petrol targeting…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/06/2018
Fuel subsidy is only for kerosene – Finance Ministry
LOCAL

Fuel subsidy is only for kerosene – Finance Ministry

Sri Lanka Ministry of Finance yesterday said the fuel subsidy is only for kerosene given for low income families and…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/05/2018
Fuelling hikes!
BUSINESSMain Story

Fuelling hikes!

Fuel prices hiked across the board Sri Lanka continues to have highest subsidised fuel prices in the South Asian region, even after…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/05/2018
Petroleum authorities say distribution of petrol has been restored
TOP STORY

Petroleum authorities say distribution of petrol has been restored

Authorities say the distribution methods of petrol has been restored following the arrival of the vessel Nevaska Lady on November…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/11/2017
Petroleum authorities say distribution of petrol has been restored
Main Story

Petroleum authorities say distribution of petrol has been restored

Authorities say the distribution methods of petrol has been restored following the arrival of the vessel Nevaska Lady on November 8. Managing…

byAdmin10/11/2017
Petrol crisis: Authorities say “vessel carrying fuel is passing Goa”
TOP STORY

Petrol crisis: Authorities say “vessel carrying fuel is passing Goa”

The Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development has said that the vessel carrying fuel from the UAE is currently passing Goa,…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/11/2017
Someone wanted Min. Ranatunga to accept the rejected fuel stock
TOP STORY

Someone wanted Min. Ranatunga to accept the rejected fuel stock

Sri Lanka is currently facing a fuel crisis, having rejected one shipment belonging to LIOC and another shipment ordered by…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/11/2017

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